President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes. He also announced at the ceremony that his administration planned to send the "worst criminal aliens" to a detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-29 19:49:13">January 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM EST</time>

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been accused of crimes. He also…{ai:summary}<p>President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, enhancing federal authority to deport undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. He also revealed plans to detain the "worst criminal aliens" at Guantanamo Bay. </p><p>#illegals</p>

Trump: ‘Worst criminal aliens’ going to Guantanamo

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